Yes, Kink is Childish—And That’s a Good Thing!
Unleash your inner-child and play your way to better physical and mental health
“My four years old daughter is an untamable brat with an affinity for age- and pet-play. The two of us are in a 24/7 power-dynamic where I’m desperately trying to dominate her— but in reality, she’s topping from the bottom, making me feel more like her slave than anything.”
This joke always makes all of my BDSM-friends laugh and nod concertedly. While it probably wouldn’t have the same resonance at the parent-teacher meeting, the other kinksters know exactly what I’m talking about.
However inappropriate, I sometimes joke that ‘kids are so damn kinky’. But obviously, I’m just flipping things on their heads: BDSM powerplay simply draws its inspiration from dynamics deep-rooted in human nature. And, there’s clearly nothing kinky about child’s play—but, there is something inherently childish about kink!
Roleplay is a vital part of a healthy childhood
Children roleplay and create imaginary scenes all the time; a crucial part of a child’s development this is how they learn to relate to the world and the people around them. They also use it as a tool to make sense of their experiences and even to process fears…
